EnglandHeathrow Terminal 451°27’43” N 0°26’42” W 31. Oktober 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
So just got on board and seems quite comfortable. Have met quite a few of my fellow travellers and seem a pleasant bunch - Steve the tour manager is a chirpy chap. Just been speaking to one lady whoWeiterlesen
EnglandGylly Beach50°8’47” N 5°4’33” W 1. November 2023 in England ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Arrived in Hanoi at 6am - good flight apart from the large number of snorers and coughers near me.
As we could not go to our hotel until after lunch , our guide Kein took us to an artisan waterWeiterlesen
VietnamHồ Bẩy Mẫu21°0’15” N 105°50’24” E
2. November 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Not quite the day that was planned . A combination of a viral throat infection and chronic jet lag and I ended up at the doctors - you could not make it up but hopeful tomorrow will be a better day !
VietnamCầu Giấy21°2’19” N 105°48’5” E 3. November 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
A better day , I slept like a baby ( thanks to tablet from doctor) and nearly over slept but feeling better - bad throat now a cold .
Very cultural day . First went to the Temple of Literature - lotsWeiterlesen
ReisenderGlad you had a better sleep!! Photos look great - glad you’re having a great time 😊
ReisenderGreat to hear you had a good nights sleep & feeling slightly better.
ReisenderTip we got last year from a young Vietnamese girl when crossing the road with the scooters was just to keep going at the same pace & not run!! x
VietnamHòn Bồ Hòn20°50’55” N 107°5’3” E 4. November 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
This is late as spent the night on a cruise boat in Halong bay with no WiFi . Took all morning to drive from Hanoi , our guide giving us a verbal view of the political situation here and what itWeiterlesen
VietnamL’Arche20°50’50” N 107°6’26” E 5. November 2023 in Vietnam
Up early and was off at 7am on a rowing boat to see a lagoon and monkeys . Then leisurely couple of hours on board , followed by tiring three hour journey back to Hanoi airport for flight to Da NangWeiterlesen
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Tempting to come & bunk down with you - reminds me of Buxton !!! ❤️ xxx
VietnamCantonese Assembly Hall15°52’37” N 108°19’37” E 6. November 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
A lovely walk this morning around the ancient part of Hoi An / very pretty . Lots to see ( and buy) . Went to a charity that finds work for disabled youngsters - two of the lads I was talking to wereWeiterlesen
I’ve got two tea light holders from that workshop. Very easy to miss, but a very interesting find. Intrigued by your hotel room. Sounds like a trip in itself. [Catherine]
ReisenderThis is really beautiful I love the lanterns all brightly coloured . It looks a pretty town. Xx
VietnamPointe de Cửa Đai15°52’51” N 108°22’53” E 7. November 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
The day started with a jeep ride ( old US ones ) through the paddy fields , saw lots of water buffalo. And a gaggle of ducks!
Then it started to rain and basically hasn’t stopped . It has beenWeiterlesen
VietnamLăng Cô16°14’19” N 108°4’40” E 8. November 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
So the sun shone today and barely any trace of the rain of yesterday.
Went into Hoi An for a few hours shopping and free time . That fruit basket I tried weighs a ton - great respect for the littleWeiterlesen
ReisenderSo lovely to see you Helen, beautiful Hotel as you said, thank you for the cocktail - the next one is on me. Enjoy the reat of your holiday x
Fruit basket photo suggests that you’ve made a good recovery. (Not to mention the “cheeky cocktail”). Hotel room is gorgeous. Glad you’re enjoying your holiday. [Catherine]
VietnamNorth Central Coast16°28’3” N 107°34’47” E 9. November 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Very hot day . We first went to the imperial palace . This was very badly damaged in the war and the model shows what it used to be like . Learnt about the Emperor’s concubines - not a great role asWeiterlesen
ReisenderThat was a full on day in this heat Helen. Sorry to hear the sore throat is back. Just take care x
ReisenderSorry to hear your sore throat has returned. Not what you want when you're on holiday visiting and seeing so many places of interest. I was expecting you to say how lovely the Perfume River was.
ReisenderHave an amazing time mum!! Looking forward to seeing your trip 🥰xx
ReisenderLooks like you have settled in for the journey - safe travels and have an amazing time xx
ReisenderFantastic journey. Have a wonderful time . Love you lots. Mum xx